What is an Intervention?


An intervention is that "extra something" put in place that extends beyond the regular curriculum AND specifically targets identified weaknesses of a student or group of students.

Research-based interventions are strategies, teaching methodologies and supports that have been shown through one or more valid research studies ot help a student improve academic, behavioral/emotional or functional skills. The interventions used prior to determining eligibility for special education ad related services must be designed to address the skill deficiency of the particular individual student. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

All Interventions Must Have an Instructional Component!!!
  • Instruction that supplements and intensifies classroom curriculum and/or instruction to meet student need: Academic or Behavioral, Standard Protocol or Individualized
  • All interventions must have plan of implementation, criteria for successful response, assessment to monitor progress.

To learn more, review the following PowerPoints & PDF documents:

Topic
PPTs/PDFs
Identifying and Implementing Interventions

Treatment Integrity

Avoiding Pitfalls to Full Scale Implementation